After former A&M coach Jim Schlossnagle departed for the Texas Longhorns’ head job, LaViolette was one of the biggest advocates for Earley to be the Fightin’ Farmers’ new skipper. After the Aggies’ disappointing season, LaViolette had a message for any players considering A&M.

Jace LaViolette's brave return wasn't enough to lift Texas A&M over LSU in the quarterfinals of the SEC baseball tournament. LaViolette, playing with a broken hand suffered on Thursday, drove in two runs but the Aggies came up just short in a 4-3 loss to LSU.

Texas A&M baseball's Jace LaViolette will reportedly play Friday vs. LSU in the SEC Tournament after breaking his hand on Thursday. Injury updates: